Carrie Horton

Carrie Horton is a freelance writer and project manager based in Nashville, Tenn. She graduated from Concordia University in Portland, Ore., with a degree in English and has been writing and listening to music for as long as she can remember. After more than five years in the non-profit world, she made the leap into full-time freelance writing and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not out looking for adventure, you can probably find her exploring nature or at a neighborhood coffee shop reading a good book or talking with friends.

George Strait may have hung up his touring hat, but his live show can live on forever in a soon-to-be released live album. On Sept. 16, Strait will unleash 'The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium,' a 20-track live album recorded at his very last concert.

Taylor Swift's announcement to release a pop album marks a big change for the singer in the country music world. But with the video for her new '80s pop-inspired single reminds us all of one thing that will never change -- Swift will always give us insanely fun and original music…

When Taylor Swift accepts a challenge, she makes a splash. Swift took the icy ALS Ice Bucket Challenge plunge on Saturday (Aug. 16), supporting the cause on Instagram with not one, but three different videos -- and with maybe the largest crowd to all take the challenge at one time!

Jana Kramer has just released the video for her new single 'Love' and like the song, it's equally heartbreaking and hopeful. The video was shot in El Progreso, Honduras, and while it may be a song about romantic love, the video showcases a kind of brotherly love that can be found all …